The Election Commission (EC) has advised potential candidates of the Pelangai state by-election to complete the nomination form and conduct an initial check with the office of the returning officer or Pahang election office before nomination day. The EC Secretary, Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak, stated that potential candidates should also make an advance payment of the deposit and bring the receipt as proof of payment on nomination day.
Furthermore, candidates representing political parties must submit a letter of authorization to use the party’s symbol when submitting their nomination forms. The nomination papers can be submitted from 9am to 10am to the returning officer at the Candidate Nomination Centre at Felda Kemasul Public Hall. Each potential candidate may only be accompanied by one proposer and seconder when entering the centre.
In addition, the use of musical instruments or loudspeakers for political propaganda, including through the use of vehicles, is prohibited on nomination day and is considered an offence under the Election Offences Act 1954. The public and supporters accompanying candidates are prohibited from waiting or being within 50 meters of the nomination centre perimeter.
Candidates who have paid a deposit for election campaign materials must also comply with the by-laws of the local authority when exhibiting and distributing campaign materials that contain photos of the candidate, party emblems/symbols, and photos of party leaders of the coalition they represent.
Potential candidates and political parties involved in the by-election are advised to always comply with laws, regulations, code of ethics, and instructions issued by the EC, the police, and local authorities. The Pelangai state by-election will take place on October 7, following the death of the incumbent Datuk Seri Johari Harun in a plane crash on August 17.
– Bernama
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